Short Answer: Respond as if you were speaking to the client….
Short Answer: Respond as if you were speaking to the client. (Answer as a mental health technician or future SUD counselor). 2-3 sentences for full credit. Hint * Attend to the feelings (validate) and explore how the issue might be related to their therapeutic goals.A client comes into your office before group counseling and expresses strong feelings about the recent election results. He tries to engage you in a conversation about your political beliefs. How do you reply?